by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 8, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Sr. Mary Roberta: Are you reading any good Advent devotional material? Dec 8 2014, 1:11 AM Dawn L: For Advent I felt drawn to read and do a Marian Consecration…to be closer to her who first opened her heart and life to Jesus Dec 8 2014, 1:12 AM Sr. Mary Roberta:...
by Sister Susan Marie | Dec 4, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
I suspect that the gift Jesus wants most is ourselves, followed by trust in Him, love and total surrender. SR Susan: He wants us to rest in Him and let the Babe Jesus rest within Judy–It occurs to me that He also wants us to give Him our weakness and sinfulness....
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 24, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room, Salesian Spirituality, St. Francis de Sales
From the story when the disciples were in the boat during the storm, and in a panic they awoke Jesus for help (Mark 4:37-41), how can we learn from this situation how to practice the idea of “holy indifference.”? How do the two concepts of “desire...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 17, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
How can we regain the importance and power of intercessory prayer? How do we emphasize the importance of intercessory prayer amidst a world that measures everything with scientific scrutiny and certainty? Like Elijah from the quote, how can we allow our presence (our...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 10, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
How do you think integrity is lost (or shown) in today’s world?The Foundress speaks against acting with a “sterile routine.” How do you think virtue can be used as a remedy against what some perceive Christianity as being a “follow the rules” religion?How do you work...
by Sister Susan Marie | Nov 3, 2014 | Discernment Sundays - Chat Room
Sister Susan Marie: Had a very interesting young priest today- he said liturgically on All Souls the priest can wear white or back or purple. Never knew that Nov 2 2014, 7:12 PM Carol Ann: that’s a relief-so much work to have been lost Carol Ann: black?...